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RM 234+ Cheap flights to Sandakan

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SDK
19 Jun — 26 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sandakan in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sandakan
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sandakan. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 May 2026.

Mon 23/1114:15
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 28/1113:50
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 50m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/5RM 476
Tue 2/610:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop3h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Sat 6/614:10
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop3h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/5RM 520
Thu 2/715:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 55m
AirAsia
Sun 5/721:30
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 18/5RM 528
Thu 2/715:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 55m
AirAsia
Thu 9/721:30
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Deal found 18/5RM 532
Thu 9/706:15
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Sat 11/709:40
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 19/5RM 544
Sun 9/818:20
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Wed 12/818:45
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
AirAsia
Deal found 19/5RM 548
Mon 27/715:25
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 55m
AirAsia
Fri 31/718:45
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
AirAsia
Deal found 18/5RM 552
Fri 17/706:15
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Sun 19/709:40
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 50m
AirAsia
Deal found 20/5RM 556
Wed 1/708:35
KUL
-
SDK
Nonstop2h 45m
AirAsia
Wed 8/718:45
SDK
-
KUL
Nonstop2h 55m
AirAsia
Deal found 17/5RM 564
Thu 2/711:45
SZB
-
SDK
1 stop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/707:55
SDK
-
SZB
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5RM 1,286
Thu 18/607:05
SZB
-
SDK
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/607:55
SDK
-
SZB
2 stops14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5RM 1,318
Sun 28/610:20
SZB
-
SDK
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/618:15
SDK
-
SZB
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5RM 1,322

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Find the latest flights to Sandakan in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 20 May 2026.

Return from

RM 520

One-way from

RM 234

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 603
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 2/6-6/6
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan
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  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 11/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan
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Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 8/9

18:20-21:05

Nonstop2h 45m

Sandakan

Tue 15/9

18:45-21:40

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 548

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 7/8

06:15-09:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Sandakan

Mon 10/8

21:30-00:15

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 556
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 30/7

18:20-21:05

Nonstop2h 45m

Sandakan

Sat 1/8

21:30-00:15

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 556

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 12/7

08:35-11:20

Nonstop2h 45m

Sandakan

Wed 22/7

18:45-21:40

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 572

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 9/8

18:20-21:05

Nonstop2h 45m

Sandakan

Fri 14/8

18:45-21:40

Nonstop2h 55m

RM 572

Kuala LumpurSandakan

KUL - SDK

KULSDK

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 29/6

08:35-11:20

Nonstop2h 45m

Sandakan

Wed 1/7

21:30-00:15

Nonstop2h 45m

RM 639

Kuala LumpurSandakan

SZB - SDK

SZBSDK

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Wed 10/6

07:05-07:30

2 stops24h 25m

Sandakan

Sat 13/6

15:15-23:25

2 stops8h 10m

RM 1,338

Kuala LumpurSandakan

SZB - SDK

SZBSDK

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 2/7

11:45-17:05

1 stop5h 20m

Sandakan

Sun 5/7

07:55-17:45

1 stop9h 50m

RM 1,378

Kuala LumpurSandakan

SZB - SDK

SZBSDK

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Sun 14/6

07:40-07:30

2 stops23h 50m

Sandakan

Thu 18/6

10:30-22:30

2 stops12h 00m

RM 1,385

Kuala LumpurSandakan

SZB - SDK

SZBSDK

Kuala Lumpur Subang

Thu 16/7

11:45-17:05

1 stop5h 20m

Sandakan

Mon 20/7

07:55-17:45

1 stop9h 50m

RM 1,413

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sandakan

How long is the flight to Sandakan?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan takes 4 hours 2 minutes. Flights to Sandakan from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Sandakan

The most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sandakan?

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan are AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air.

AirAsia
AirAsia
From RM 118
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From RM 199
Batik Air
Batik Air
From RM 113
MASwings
MASwings
From RM 320

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sandakan?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan are AirAsia, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines.

Rainfall in Sandakan by month

Plan your trip to Sandakan by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sandakan ranges from 110.0 - 450.0 mm per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 450.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Sandakan when rainfall is around 110.0 mm.

Temperature in Sandakan by month

Plan your trip to Sandakan by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sandakan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sandakan?

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Sandakan. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sandakan?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan. Price data was last updated on 16 May 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sandakan should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sandakan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sandakan. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sandakan. Reviews last updated 20 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines,AirAsia, andBatik Air to Malaysia have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
308 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
308 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
308 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
232 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
308 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Batik Air
5.9
Fair
83 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
308 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.7

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

FAQs about flying to Sandakan

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sandakan?

    For a flight to Sandakan, you will be flying into Sandakan. Sandakan (SDK) is just 9.3 km from the centre of the city. SDK handles an average of 12 flights per day from Kuala Lumpur. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 3 airlines have flights to Sandakan from Kuala Lumpur.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sandakan if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sandakan on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sandakan?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Batik Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sandakan.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sandakan?

    Sandakan is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sandakan. One-way flights to Sandakan typically cost RM 124, while return flights cost around RM 171.

  • How much is a return flight to Sandakan?

    A return flight to Sandakan will typically cost around RM 270, however they can be found for as little as RM 171.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sandakan depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Sandakan have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sandakan can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sandakan?

    Yes. Sandakan has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 98 Homestay Sandakan is the closest property to Sandakan (0.0 km away from Sandakan).

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